Agent Liberty # 1, released by DC Comics on June 30, 1992 (with a September 1992 cover date), launched the solo ongoing series for the paramilitary hero. The series was written by Dan Jurgens, who also provided pencils and cover art.
"On A Wing And A Prayer"
The issue picks up after the events of the "Panic in the Sky" crossover event, where Agent Liberty played a key role in fighting Brainiac's invasion force.
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The Status Quo: U.S. government Agent Benjamin Lockwood has left the shadowy organization known as The Circle. He now operates independently as Agent Liberty, believing his former employers have been corrupted and are pursuing a dangerous agenda.
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The Conflict: Lockwood is attempting to track down other agents of the Circle who are engaging in nefarious activities. He is forced to confront a new enemy, the formidable powerhouse Iron Cross, who is using high-tech armor.
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The Villain's Goal: Iron Cross is attempting to locate the remains of the alien Warworld from the previous crossover, seeking to salvage its technology for his own purposes.
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A Civilian Concern: A secondary plotline introduces Janice Raymond, a news reporter investigating the Circle and the appearance of the new hero, adding a journalistic perspective to the government conspiracy storyline.
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Agent Liberty (Benjamin Lockwood): The independent, high-tech hero who has severed ties with his former government employers.
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Iron Cross: A new antagonist in armored power-suit technology.
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Janice Raymond: A reporter for a national news outlet investigating the events surrounding the Circle.
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Writer/Penciler: Dan Jurgens
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Inker: Steve Mitchell